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Our top choices for Downtown Carmel hotels

Dinner served, Californian cuisine, alfresco dining

L Auberge Carmel

L Auberge Carmel
4.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (565 reviews)
"Wonderful place to stay! Highly recommend. Very kind and accommodating staff!"
United States
Amanda
The price is ￥117,504
￥139,483 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 17 - Mar 18
L Auberge Carmel
Property grounds

Horizon Inn and Ocean View Lodge

Horizon Inn and Ocean View Lodge
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (148 reviews)
"The room was very clean. The staff were pleasant and helpful. Enjoyed the happy hour and morning breakfast basket touch. At the top of our list when we plan to stay the night in Carmel, so thank you."
United States
Kenneth
The price is ￥35,274
￥39,835 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 16 - Feb 17
Horizon Inn and Ocean View Lodge
Lobby sitting area

Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave

Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave
4.0 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (170 reviews)
"Amazing room and amenities "
United States
Anna
The price is ￥47,337
￥60,223 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 23 - Feb 24
Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave
Balcony

Carmel Bay View Inn

Carmel Bay View Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,519 reviews)
"Great location,staff,and clean hotel?"
United States
Ernest
Carmel Bay View Inn
Terrace/patio

Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave

Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave
4.0 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (373 reviews)
"Fabulous stay! Super clean, very friendly staff and beautifully presented everywhere! Would stay again in a heartbeat! "
United Kingdom
Lori
The price is ￥44,283
￥56,796 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 25 - Feb 26
Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave
Property entrance

Carmel Green Lantern Inn

Carmel Green Lantern Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Carmel
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (640 reviews)
"Clean room, great distance from everything. Friendly staff "
United States
Ashley
The price is ￥28,747
￥32,514 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 17 - Feb 18
Carmel Green Lantern Inn
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Carriage House Inn

Carriage House Inn
3.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (480 reviews)
"Fantastic stay! Wonderful room and superior service. Great location too!"
United States
Doug
The price is ￥54,834
￥61,781 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 17 - Feb 18
Carriage House Inn
Property grounds

Tradewinds Carmel

Tradewinds Carmel
3.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (986 reviews)
"Breakfast was good stay was comfortable rooms are nice. "
United States
Jaya
The price is ￥32,283
￥36,418 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Tradewinds Carmel
Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View | Terrace/patio

Tally Ho Inn

Tally Ho Inn
3.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (271 reviews)
"Easy check in, friendly and helpful staff, lovely room, beautiful views"
United States
Joanne
The price is ￥44,130
￥49,785 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 17 - Feb 18
Tally Ho Inn
Terrace/patio

Clarion Collection Carmel Oaks Inn

Clarion Collection Carmel Oaks Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Just a perfect place to stay in Carmel by the sea. Everything is walking distance. "
United States
Samuel
The price is ￥18,471
￥23,696 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 19 - Feb 20
Clarion Collection Carmel Oaks Inn
Front of property

Monte Verde Inn

Monte Verde Inn
3.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (652 reviews)
"This was THE cutest inn I have ever stayed. Casey the front desk manager was so kind, welcoming and informative. The rooms are cozy and quaint and perfect for anyone. I would stay here 100 times again"
United States
Karlee
The price is ￥27,333
￥30,873 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 18 - Feb 19
Monte Verde Inn
Lobby

Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location "
United States
Yekaterina
Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
Front of property

Normandy Inn

Normandy Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,014 reviews)
"Great staff, very nice room and very good breakfast options."
United States
Thomas
Normandy Inn
Exterior

Pine Inn

Pine Inn
3.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Had a lovely stay!"
United States
Elena
The price is ￥34,269
￥39,238 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 23 - Feb 24
Pine Inn
Lobby

Carmel Inn And Suites

Carmel Inn And Suites
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Budget friendly hotel close to restaurants, shops and the beach. Room was clean with dated furniture in good condition. "
United States
Larry
The price is ￥16,546
￥20,929 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Carmel Inn And Suites
Street view

Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea

Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (861 reviews)
"Good location and service"
United States
Reetu
The price is ￥22,903
￥25,911 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea
Outdoor pool

Laurel Inn Motel

Laurel Inn Motel
2.0 star property
28.1 km from Downtown Carmel
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,529 reviews)
"If youre looking for a cheap basic buy good motel here u go"
United States
Rodolfo
Laurel Inn Motel
Garden

Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas

Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas
2.0 star property
28.7 km from Downtown Carmel
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Very clean and happy they accommodated for me a room at 3 am even tho my reservation was for 3 pm"
United States
Maria
The price is ￥11,683
￥13,210 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 22 - Feb 23
Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, sun loungers

Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel

Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel
2.5 star property
28.7 km from Downtown Carmel
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice Hotel, clean, good breakfast."
United States
Carlos
The price is ￥17,867
￥20,025 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 22 - Feb 23
Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel
Indoor pool

Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas

Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas
2.5 star property
28.1 km from Downtown Carmel
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great accommodations."
United States
Lisa
The price is ￥15,527
￥17,750 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas
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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Carmel

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Carriage House Inn
3.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
480 reviews
View
Balcony
Carmel Bay View Inn
2.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,519 reviews
View
Terrace/patio
Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
373 reviews
View
Front of property
Normandy Inn
2.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,014 reviews
View
Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View | Terrace/patio
Tally Ho Inn
3.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
271 reviews
View

Where to stay in Downtown Carmel

Find the best Downtown Carmel areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
View of Carmel Beach from Scenic Rd.
Photo by Bryce Karr
Open Photo by Bryce Karr

Golden Rectangle

If you're spending some time in Golden Rectangle, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Forest Theater Guild featuring a garden and theater scenes

Southeast Carmel

If you're spending some time in Southeast Carmel, Forest Theater Guild and Mission Trail Nature Preserve are top sights worth seeing.

Iconic view of the lone cypress. I never get tired of this view despite seeing it a thousand times. Classic. #beachbound. #troveontuesday
Photo by Terry Fletcher
Open Photo by Terry Fletcher

Northeast Carmel

Though Northeast Carmel might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach.

Carmel Beach which includes landscape views, general coastal views and a sandy beach

Northwest Carmel

While visiting Northwest Carmel, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach.

The Famous Bixby Bridge on California State Route 1

Carmel Highlands

Carmel Highlands is noteworthy for its seaside views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and Gibson Beach.

Top Downtown Carmel Hotel Reviews

L Auberge Carmel

L Auberge Carmel

10/10 Excellent
"Service was awesome."
Antonio 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
L Auberge Carmel

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown Carmel like?
Travelers will be sure to enjoy their time in Carmel's Downtown Carmel neighborhood. Are you looking for Downtown Carmel travel tips? Be sure to check out Carmel Plaza and The Doud Arcade while you're in the neighborhood.
What's the best accommodation in Downtown Carmel?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Tradewinds Carmel is the highest ranked property in Downtown Carmel. This hotel is a short 15-minute walk from Carmel Beach, and it offers free breakfast and free parking. Other favorite options in the area include Carriage House Inn and Horizon Inn and Ocean View Lodge.
How many hotels are there in the Downtown Carmel area?
If you're searching for places to stay in Carmel, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 60 Downtown Carmel hotels and other accommodations to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Carmel, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available in Downtown Carmel.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown Carmel?
To find more details about picking new dates or cancelling your trip to Downtown Carmel, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.
What is there to do in this Carmel neighborhood?
If you have some time to wander around and enjoy the activities in Downtown Carmel, you might stop by Galante Vineyards, Blair Estate Tasting Room, or Wrath Winery. Carmel Plaza and The Doud Arcade are some other stops to visit in the neighborhood. The Carmel Business Association, Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room, and De Tierra Vineyards are just a few of the places to visit in and around Downtown Carmel. Sunset Center and Golden Bough Playhouse are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Carmel.